GE JHP61GJ Use and Care Manual

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Microwaving Tips . . . . . . . . . . ...3

Safety Instructions . . . . . . . ...4-6

Features of Your

Cooking Center . . . . . . . . . ...8

TouchControlPanel . . . . . . . . ...9

Automatic Roasting &

Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..lO.ll

Automatic Simmer . . . . . . . . ...11

Defrosting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12

TimeCook . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..l3

Autostart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..l3

TempCook/Hold . . . . . . . . . . ..l4

Minute/SecondTimer . . . . . . ...15

CookCode~Feature . . . . ...16.17

Safety Instructions . . . . . . . ...4-6

Howto Use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..l8

HomeCanningTips . . . . . . . ...19

CookingGuide . . . . . . . . ...20.21

Safety Instructions . . . . . . . ...4-6

Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8

Oven Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . ...8

Oven Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...22

Oven Shelves . . . . . . . . . . . . ...22

Minute Timer, Clock,

Automatic Oven Timer . . . ...22

Baking &Guide . . . . . . . ...22.23

Roasting&Guide . . . . . . ...24.25

Broiling&Guide . . . . . . ...26.27

Operating the

Self-Cleaning Oven. . . ...30.31

Before using your Cooking
Center, read this book
carefully.

It is intended to help you operate
and maintain your new Cooking
Center properly.

Keep it handy for answers to your
questions.

If you don’t understand something
or need more help, write (include
your phone number):

Consumer Affairs
General Electric Company
Appliance Park
Louisville, KY40225

Write down the model
and serial numbers.

You’ll find them on a label inside
the upper oven on the left side.

These numbers are also on the
Consumer Product Ownership
Registration Card that came with
your Cooking Center. Before
sending in this card, please write
these numbers here:

Model Number

Serial Number

Use these numbers in any
correspondence or service calls
concerning your Cooking Center.

The electric output of this

microwave oven is 625 watts.

Be sure your oven is
registered.

It is important that we, the
manufacturer, know the location of
your Cooking Center should a need
occur for adjustments.

Your supplier is responsible for
registering you as the owner.

Please check with your supplier to
be sure he has done so; also send in
your Consumer Product Ownership
Registration Card. If you move, or
if you are not the original purchaser
please write to us, stating model
and serial numbers. This appliance

must be registered. Please be certain
that it is.

Write to:
General Electric Company

Range Product Service
Appliance Park

Louisville, KY40225

If you received a

damaged oven ...

Immediately contact the dealer

(or builder) that sold you the
Cooking Center.

Save time and money.

Before you request service ...

check the Problem Solver on pages
34 and 35. It lists minor causes of
operating problems that you can
correct yourself.

Optional Accessory

available at extra cost from your
GE supplier.

JX79 Charcoal Filter Kit.
Add for non-vented installation.

Before Using Your

Cooking Center . . . . . . . . . ...2

Energy-Saving Tips . . . . . . . . ...7

Model & Serial Number

Location . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...2.8

Careand Cleaning . . . . . ...28-33

The Problem Solver . . . . ...34. 35

Exhaust System . . . . . . . . . . ...36

If You Need Service . . . . . . . ...37

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AUTheseThings AreNormal with YourMicrowave Oven:

● Steam or vapor escaping from

around the door.

● Light reflection around door or

outer case.

● Dimming oven light and change

in blower sound may occur while
operating at power levels other
than high.

● Dull thumping sound while

oven is operating.

● Some TV-Radio interference

might be noticed while using your
mi~rowave oven. It’s similar to the
interference caused by other small
appliances and does not indicate a
problem with your oven.

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PRECAUTIONS

,- ● Make sure all cookware used in

J’ your microwave oven is suitable for

mlcrowavmg. Most glass casseroles,
cooking dishes, measuring cups,
custard cups, pottery or china
dinnerware which does not have

metallic trim or glaze with a metallic

sheen can be used. Some cookware

is labeled “suitable for Microwaving:’

If you are unsure, use this dish test:

Measure 1cup water in a glass cup.

Place in oven on or beside dish.

Microwave 1-1%minutes at HIGH. If

water becomes hot, dish is microwave

safe. If dish heats, it should not be

used for microwaving.

● Paper towels, wax paper, and

plastic wrap can be used to cover
dishes in order to retain moisture
and prevent spattering.

● Some microwaved foods require

stirring, rotating, or rearranging.
Check your Cookbook for specific

instructions.

~. s Steam builds up pressure in foods

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.+ which are tightly covered by a skin

or membrane. Pierce potatoes, egg
yolks and chicken livers to prevent
bursting.

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TO AVOID
POSSIBLE
EXPOSURE TO
EXCESSIVE
MICROWAW
ENERGY

(a)Do Not Attempt to operate

this oven with the door open since

open door operation can result in
harmful exposure to microwave
energy. It is important not to
defeat or tamper with the safety
interlocks.

(b)Do Not Place any object

between the oven front face and
the door or allow soil or cleaner
residue to accumulate on sealing
surfaces.

(c)DoNotOperatethe oven

if it is damaged. It is particularly
important that the oven door close
properly and that there is no

damage to the:

(1) door (bent)
(2) hinges and latches (broken or

loosened)

(3) door seals and sealing surfaces.

(d)The Oven Should Not be

adjusted or repaired by anyone
except properly qualified service
personnel.

The panel displays four 8’s and

all of the oven functions on the
lower portion. After 15 seconds, all
lights disappear and “PF” appears

in the upper portion. Touch the
CLEAR/OFF pad and the oven is
then ready for use and the clock
can be set.

If power is disrupted at any time,

the above sequence reoccurs and

you must reset the clock after

touching CLEAR/OFF.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Read all instructions before using this appliance.

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When using electrical appliances

basic safety precautions should be
followed, including the following:

WARNING-To reduce the risk

of burns, electric shock, fire,

injury to persons or exposure to

excessive microwave energy:

● Use this appliance only for its

intended use as described in this

manual.

● Be sure your appliance is

properly installedandgroundedby
aqualifiedtechnicianinaccordance

with the provided Installation

Instructions.

● This appliance must be

connectedto a grounded, metallic,
permanent wiring system,or an
equipment grounding conductor
should be run with the circuit
conductors and connected to the
equipment grounding terminal or
lead on the appliance.

. This

appliance should be serviced

onlybyqualifiedservicepersomel.
Contact nearest authorized service
facility for examination, repair or
adjustment.

● Beforeperforming anyservice,

DISCONNECTTHE RANGE
POWERSUPPLY ATTHE
HOUSEHOLD DISTRIBUTION
PANELBYREMOVINGTHE
FUSE OR SWITCHINGOFF
THE CIRCUIT BREAKER.

● Do notcover or block any

openingson the appliance.
c Do notuse outdoors.

● Do not operate this appliance if

it is not workingproperly, or if it
has been damagedor dropped.

● As with anyappliance, close

supervision is necessary when
used by children.

● Do not leave childrenalone—

childrenshouldnotbe leftaloneor
unattendedinarea where appliance
is in use. They should neverbe
allowedto sit or stand on anypart
ofthe appliance.

● Don’tallowanyonetoclimb,

standor hang on the door,
draweror rangetop. Theycould
damagethe range andeventip
it overcausing severepersonal
injury.

● CAUTION:ITEMSOF

INTERESTTOCHILDREN
SHOULDNOTBE STORED
INCABINETSABOVEA
RANGEOR ON THE
BACKSPLASHOFA RANGE–
CHILDRENCLIMBINGON
THERANGETOREACH
ITEMSCOULDBESERIOUSLY
INJURED.

c Wearproperclothing. Loose

fittingor hanginggarmentsshould
neverbe wornwhile using the
appliance. Flammable material
could be ignited if brought in
contact with hot heating elements
and maycause severeburns.

c Use only dry potholders—
moist or damp potholders onhot
surfacesmay result in burns from
steam. Do not let potholderstouch
hot heating elements. Do not use
a towelor other bulky cloth.

● Neveruse yourappliance for

warmingor heatingthe room.

● Storage inor on appliance—

Flammable materials shouldnot
be stored in an ovenor near
surface units.

● Keephood andgrease filters

clean tomaintain good venting
and to avoidgrease fires.

● Do not let cooking grease

or otherflammable materials
accumulatein the range or
nearit.

● Do notuse wateron grease

fires. Neverpickup a flaming
pan. Smother flaming pan on
surfaceunit bycovering pan
completelywith well fitting lid,
cookiesheetor flattray.Flaming
greaseoutsidea pan can be put
outbycoveringwith bakingsoda

or,if available,a multi-purpose

drychemical or foam.
s Donottouch heatingelements

or interiorsurfaceof oven.These

surfacesmaybe hot enough to
burn eventhough they are dark in
color. During and after use, do

nottouch, or let clothing or other

flammablematerials contact

surfaceunits, areas nearby surface
unitsor any interior area of the
oven;allow sufficient time for
cooling,

first.

Potentiallyhot surfaces include
the cooktop and areas facingthe
cooktop,ovenvent opening and
surfacesnear the openings, and
crevicesaround the oven door.

Remember:The inside surface
ofthe ovenmaybe hot when the
door is opened.

● When cooking pork followour

directionsexactlyand alwayscook
the meat to at least 170”F.This
assuresthat, in the remote
possibility that trichina may be
presentinthe meat, it willbe killed
and meat will be safe to eat.

Microwave Oven:

● Read and followthe specific

“PRECAUTIONSTO AVOID
POSSIBLEEXPOSURE TO
EXCESSIVEMICROWAVE
ENERGY” foundon page 3.

● Toreduce the risk of fire in the

ovencavity:
–Do not overcookf~d. Carefully

attend appliance ifpaper, plastic
or other combustible materials
are placed inside the ovento

facilitatecooking.
—Removewire twist-ties from

paper or plastic bags before
placing bags in oven.

—Donot use your microwave
ovento dry newspapers.

–Paper towels,napkins and
waxpaper.Recycledpaper

productscan contain metal flecks
which may cause arcing or ignite.
Paperproducts containing nylon
or nylon filaments should be
avoided,as they may also ignite.

—Donot pop popcorn in your
microwaveovenunlessinaspecial

microwavepopcorn accessory or
unless you use popcorn labeled
for use in microwaveovens.

–Do notoperate the ovenwhile
emptyto avoiddamage tothe
ovenand the danger of fire. If

byaccident the oven should run
empty a minute or two, no harm
isdone. However,try to avoid
operating the ovenempty at all
times—itsavesenergy and
prolongs life ofthe oven.

—Ifmaterials inside the oven
should ignite, keep ovendoor
closed, turn ovenoff, and
disconnect the power cord, or

shut offpower at the fuseor
circuit breaker panel.

QSomeproducts such as whole

eggsand sealed containers—for

example,closed glassjars—may
explodeand should not be heated

in this oven.

● See door surface cleaning

instructions on page 28.
QDon’tdefrostfrozen beverages

innarrow-neckedbottles(especially
carbonated beverages). Even if
the container isopened, pressure
can build up. This can cause the
container to burst, resulting in
injury.

● Use metal onlyas directedin

Cookbook. Foil strips as used on
meat roasts are helpful whenused
as shownin Cookbook.

TV dinners maybe microwaved

in foiltrays less than 3/4”high;
removetop foil cover and return

trayto box. When using metal in

microwaveoven, keepmetal

(exceptfor DOUBLEDUTYTM
shelf) at least 1 inchawayfrom
sidesof oven.

c Cookingutensils maybecome

hotbecause of heat transferred

from the heated food. This is

especially true if plastic wrap has

been covering the top andhandles
ofthe utensil. Potholdersmay be
needed to handle the utensil.

● Sometimes, the ovenfloor

can become too hotto touch. Be
careful touching the floor during

and after cooking.

● Do not use anythermometer

in food you are microwaving

unlessthe thermometerisdesigned

or recommended for use in the
microwaveoven.

● Removethe temperature

probefrom the ovenwhennot

usingit to cook with. If youleave

the probe insidethe ovenwithout
inserting it in food or liquid, and
turn on microwaveenergy,it can
create electrical arcing inthe

oven, and damage ovenwalls.

● Avoidheating baby food in

glassjars, even without their lids;
especially meat and egg mixtures.

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c Boiling eggs is not
recommendedina microwave
oven.Pressure can build up

insideegg yolkand may cause it
to burst, resulting in injury.

● Foodswithunbrokenouter

“skin” suchas potatoes, sausages,

tomatoes, apples, chicken livers
and other giblets, and egg yolks

(seeprevious caution) should be
pierced to allow steam to escape
during cooking.

. Plmtic Utensils—plasticutensils

designedformicrowavecookingare

very usefid, but should be used

carefully.Even microwaveplastic

maynot be as tolerant of

overcookingconditions as are

glassor ceramic materials and
maysoftenor char if subjected to
short periods of overcooking. In
longer exposures to overcooking,
the foodand utensils could ignite.
Forthese reasons: 1)Use
microwaveplastics only and use
them in strict compliance with

the utensil manufacturer’s
recommendations. 2) Do not
subject empty utensils to
microwaving.3) Do not permit
children to use plastic utensils

without complete supervision.
. “Boilable” cooking pouches

andtightly closed plastic bags

should be slit, pierced or vented
as directed in Cookbook. If they

are not, plastic could burst during
or immediately after cooking,
possibly resulting in injury. Also,
plastic storagecontainers should
beat least partially uncovered
because they form a tight seal.

When cooking with containers
tightly coveredwith plastic wrap,

removecoveringcarefhllyanddirect
steam awayfrom hands and face.

. Useof the DOUBLEDUT~

shelf accessory. (See your

Cookbook forproper use.)
—Removethe shelffrom oven

when notin use.
–Do not store or cook with shelf

on floor of oven. Product damage
may result.

–Use potholders when handling
the shelf and utensils. They may
be hot.

–Do not use microwavebrowning
dish on shelf. The shelf could

overheat.

Self-Cleaning Lower Oven:
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Standawayfrom the range
when openingovendoor. The
hotair or steam whichescapes
can causeburns to hands, face
and/oreyes.

● Don’theat unopenedfood

containersin the oven. Pressure
couldbuildup andthecontainer
could burst, causing an injury.

● Keep ovenvent ducts

unobstructed.
s Keep oven free from grease

buildup.

● Place ovenrack in desired

position while ovenis cool. If

racks must be handled when hot,

do not let potholder contact

heating units in the oven.

c Pullingout shelfto the shelfstop
is a convenience in lifting heavy
foods. It is also a precaution
againstburns from touching hot

surfacesofthe door or ovenwalls.

● When using cooking or

roastingbags in oven, follow

the manufacturer’sdirections.

c Do not use your ovento dry
newspapers.If overheated, they

can catch fire.

c Do not clean door gasket. It is

essentialfora goodseal. Becarefid
not to rub, damage or moveit.

● Do not use oven cleane~, No

commercial ovencleaner or oven
liner protectivecoatingofanykind
shouldbe used in or around any
part of the oven.

c Clean only parts listed in this
Use and Care Book.

● Beforeself-cleaning the oven,

removebroiler pan and other
utensils.

Surface Cooking Units:

. Use Roper I% Size—This
appliance is equipped withone or

moresurfaceunitsofdifferentsize.
Selectutensilshavingflatbottoms
large enough to cover the surface
unit heating element. The use of
undersized utensils will expose a
portion ofthe heating element to

direct contact and mayresult in
ignitionof clothing. Proper
relationship ofutensil to burner
will also improveefficiency.

c Neverleave surface units
unattendedat highheatsettings.
Boilovercausessmokingandgreasy

spilloversthat maycatch on fire.

s Be sure drip pans and ventducts
are not coveredand are in place.
Theirabsenceduringcookingcould
damage range parts and wiring.

● Donst we al~num f..il to line

drippansor anywhereinthe oven

exceptas described in this book.

Misusecould result in a shock,fire

hazard, or damage to the range.

● Only certain types of glass,

glass/cede, ceramic,earthen=

or other glazedcontainers are

suitable for range-top service;

others maybreak because ofthe

suddenchange in temperature.
(Seepage 19for suggestions.)

QTominimizeburns, ignition of
flammable materials and spillage,
the handleofa container should
be turned towardthe center ofthe
rangewithout extendingover
nearby surface units.

QDon’timmerse or soak
removablesurface units. Don’t
putthem in a dishwasher.

● Alwaysturn surface unit to

OFF beforeremovingutensil.

● Keepan eyeon foods being

fried at HIGH or MEDIUM

HIGH heats.

● Toavoidthe possibility of a

burnor electricshock, always

becertain that the controls for

all surfaceunitsare at OFF

positionand all coils are cool
beforeattemptingto remove
theunit.

c Whenflaming foods under the
hood,turnthe fanoff. Thefan, if
operating,mayspreadthe flame.

c Foodsfor fryingshould be as

dryas possible.Frostonfrozen

foodsor moisture on fresh foods

can cause hot fatto bubbleup and

oversidesofpan.

c Use littlefatfor effixtiveshallow
or deep-fat frying. Filling the pan
too full of fatcan cause spillovers

when foodis added.

QIf a combination of oils or

fatswill be used in frying, stir

together beforeheating, or as

fatsmelt slowly.

● Alwaysheat fat slowly, and

watchas it heats.
QUse deep fatthermometer

whenever possible to prevent
overheating fat beyond the

smokingpoint.

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‘* Your range, like many other

household items, is heavy and

settleintosoftfloorcoverings

can
such as cushioned vinyl or

carpeting.when movingthe range

on this type of flooring, use care,
and it is recommended that these
simple and inexpensive instructions
be followed.

The range should be installed on
a sheet of plywood (or similar
material) as follows: When the

floor covering ends at the front of

the range, the area that the range

will rest on should be built up with
plywood to the same level or higher
than the floor covering. This will
then allow the range to be moved

for cleaning or servicing.

e Leveling screws are located on

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each corner of the base of the
range. By removing the bottom
drawer you can level the range to
an uneven floor with the use of a
nutdriver.

To remove drawer, pull drawer out

all the way, tilt up the front and
remove it. To replace, insert glides
at back of drawer beyond stop on
range glides. Lift drawer if necessary
to insert easily. Let front of drawer
down, then push into close.

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● Use proper power level as

recommended and DO N(YI’
OVERCOOK.

● Do not operate the oven while

empty. If by accident the oven
should run empty a minute or two,
no harm is done. However, try to
avoid operating the oven empty at
all times—saves energy and also
ensures good, long-term life of oven.

● Use cooking utensils of medium

weight aluminum, tight-fitting
covers, and flat bottoms which
completely cover the heated
portion of the surface unit.

● Cook fresh vegetables with a

minimum amount of water in a

covered pan.

● Watch foods when bringing them

quickly to cooking temperatures at
high heat. When food reaches
cooking temperature, reduce heat
immediately to lowest setting that
will keep it cooking.

● Use residual heat with surface

cooking whenever possible. For

example, when cooking eggs in the
shell, bring water to boil, then turn
to OFF position to complete the
cooking.

● Preheat the oven only when

necessary. Most foods will cook
satisfactorily without preheating.
If you find preheating is necessary,
keep an eye on the indicator light,
and put fd in the oven promptly
after the light goes out.

● Always turn oven OFF before

removing food.
. During baking, avoid frequent

door openings. Keep door open as

short a time as possible when it is

opened.

● For self-cleaning oven, be sure

to wipe up excess spillage before

self-cleaning operation.

● Cook complete oven meals

instead of just one food item.
Potatoes, other vegetables, and
some desserts will cook together
with a main-dish casserole, meat
loaf, chicken or roast. Choose

fds that cook at the same
temperature in approximately
the same time.

● Use residual heat in oven

whenever possible to finish

cooking casseroles, oven meals,

etc. Also add rolls or precooked

desserts to warm oven, using

residual heat to warm them.

● Always turn surface unit OFF

before removing utensil.

● Use correct heat for cooking task...

high heats to start cooking (if time
allows, do not use high heat to start),
medium high—quick brownings,
medium—slow frying, low—finish
cooking most quantities, simmer—
double boiler heat, finish cooking,

and special for small quantities.

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● When boiling water for tea or

coffee, heat only the amount
needed. It is not economical to
boil a container full of water for
only one or two cups.

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1. Door Handle. Pull to open door.

Door must be securely latched for
oven to operate.

2. Inside Door Latches.

3. Window with Metal Shield.

Allows cooking to be viewed while
keeping microwaves confined in oven.

4. Light.

5. Antenna Cover. Protects
microwave energy distributing
system. Do not remove this cover.
You will damage the oven.

6. Oven Vent.

6a. Vent Hood Extension Handle.
6b. Vent Hood Extension.

6c. Vent Hood Grease Filter
behind extension.

7. Oven Floor.

8. MICROTHERMOMETERM
Temperature Probe.

9. Receptacle for Temp Probe.

10. DOUBLE-DUTYTM Shelf.

Lets you microwave several foods
at once. Do not use shelf without
plastic spacers in place as shown.

(See Safety Instructions for special

instructions. ) When shelf is not in

use, please remove from oven.

11. Readout Display and Touch

Control Pads.

12. Cooking Guide. Quick

reference for Codes for many

frequently prepared foods.

13. Model and Serial Numbers.
Located inside upper oven on left.

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14. Oven Set Knob.

15. Oven “ON” Light.

16. Oven Temp Knob.

17.Oven Cycling Light.

18. Automatic Oven Timer,

Clock, Minute Timer.

19. Oven Timer Dial.

ZO.~tch Release Button.
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22. Self-Cleaning Oven Clean Light.

23. Lock Light.

24. Shelf Support.

25. Oven Shelves.

26. Oven Frame.

27. Door Gasket.

2& Window.

29. Door Liner.

30. Broiler I% and Rack.

31. Oven Light Switch-Door.

32. Storage Drawer.

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33. Calrod@ plug-in surface units.

Chrome-plated trim rings and

porcelain drip pans.

34. Master Indicating Light for

Surface Units.

35. Controls for Surface Units.

36. Fluorescent Lamp Switch.

37. Surface Light.

38. Removable Vent Duct for Lower ,~
Oven. Located under right rear unit.

39. Removable Grease Filters (2)
for Over Cook Top Venting.

40. Vent Hood Switch.

~ Cooking Complete Reminder

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TIME COOK, TEMP COOK, DEFROST
and COOK CODETMcycles:)

To remind you that you have food in the oven,

the oven will beep once a minute until you either
ot)en the door or touch the CLEAR/OFF pad.

AUTO ROAST codes except Code 6,‘-b

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1.

DISPLAY. Displays time of day,

time or temperature during cook­ing functions, power level being

used, cooking mode and

instructions.

2.

POWER LEVEL. Touch this pad

before entering another power
level number if you want to
change from automatic Power
Level 10 (HIGH) for cooking or
Power Level 3 (LOW) for
defrosting.

3.

START. After all selections are

made, touch this pad to start
oven.

4.

CLEAR/OFF. When touched, it

shuts off the oven and erases all
settings (except time of day).

5.

MIN/ SEC TIMER. This feature

uses no microwave energy. It

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functions as either a kitchen

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timer, as a holding period after
defrost or as a delay timer before
time or temperature cooking.
(See page 15.)

6.

CLOCK.

time of day or check time of day
while microwaving. To set clock,
first touch CLOCK pad and then
enter time of day. For example,

if time is 1:30, touch number
pads 1, 3, and Oand 1:30 will

appear in display. “Start” will

flash on display directing you to
touch START thus setting the
clock. To reset or change time,
simply repeat above process.

7.

NUMBER PADS. Touch these

pads to enter cooking, defrosting
time, time of day, temperature,
Power Level, and Cook Codes.

8.

AUTO START. Allows YOU to

program your oven to begin
cooking at a preset time of day
—up to a 12hour delay. (See
page 13.)

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this pad as a short-cut method
for entering cooking time and
power level. (See page 16.)

Touch this pad to enter

CODET” CONTROL. Use

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AUTO ROAST. Insert Probe,

10.

touch this pad, and desired
number pad for Code to slow­cook or temperature cook meat
with automatic preset program.
(See page 10.)

TIME COOK. Microwave for a

11.

prtxet amount of time using
automatic Power Level 10(or
change power level after entering
cooking time. See page 13.)

DEFROST. Gentle, generally

12.
uniform thawing at automatic

Power Level 3, (or change power
level after entering defrosting
time. See page 12.)

TEMP COOK/HOLD. Use the

13.
temperature probe to cook by
using a preset temperature. Once
oven reaches preset temperature,

it switches to HOLD setting and
maintains that temperature until
you touch the CLEAR/ OFF
pad. (See page 14.)

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Auto Roast uses the temperature
probe to cook to the desired serving
temperature. Unlike Temp Cook/
Hold, which uses a single power level,
Auto Roast is designed to use up to
3 power settings which automatically
switch during roasting, for even and
tender cooking results without
overcooking.

Just as in conventional roasting, only
tender roasts should be Auto Roasted
until specified internal temperatures
are reached. Less tender roasts should
be microwaved by time, according to
the Cookbook which comes with your
oven. Complete information on pre-

paring roasts for microwaving is in

your Cookbook.

How to Prepare Roasts
for Auto Roasting

Place tender beef roasts on trivet in
microwave-safe dish. Insert probe
from the front horizontally into
center meaty area not touching bone
or fat. Cover with wax paper.

How to Auto Roast
Beef to Medium

Step 1: Touch AUTO ROAST Pad.

Display flashes ENTER CODE.
Touch number pad 3. “START”
flashes. Touch START.

Step 2: Display shows internal food

temperature counting up.

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Poultry, pork or ham roasts need no
trivet. Add % cup water to roast dish,
cover with plastic wrap. (For cooking
bag method, see Cookbook.) Insert
probe into center meaty area.

Place meat in oven with probe to the

right. Insert cable end of probe firmly
into receptacle on oven wall.

Step 3: Oven monitors internal tem-

perature, automatically switching to
lower power as meat’s temperature
rises. This helps prevent toughening
or overcooking.

Step 4: After temperature is reached,

oven switches to HOLD for 1 hr.,
then shuts off. Hold prevents over­cooking while keeping meat warm.

Step 5: Display will show “End”.
Step 6: Open door or touch

CLEAR/ OFF pad.

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Food
Beef

Tender Roast

Rare
Medium
Well

Meatloaf

(loaf or round)

Pork

Loin Roast
Precooked Ham

Poultry

Whole Chicken

(3 lb.)

Whole Turkey

(Up to 12 lbs.)

Insert Probe into meatiest area of inner thigh from below end and parallel to leg.) I

Turkey Breast

Insert probe horizontally into meatiest area.)

*Recommended standing time before serving,

Code

2
3
4
4

4

1

5

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125° 12-14
140°
170° 17-18
I70°

170°
115°

190°

190°

Questions and .hswers

Q. Why wasnl my roast fully cooked
even though the temperature on the
display was correct and

Auto Roast

was completed.

A. The temperature probe must be

properly inserted when you Auto

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Roast. Check your Cookbook to see

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what you might have done wrong.

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Do some types of trivets work

Q.

better than others?

A. Yes.

Flat glass trivets generally

Q. When I’m cooking with Auto
Roast, why doesnl my roast continue
to cook during the holding time?

A.

When your food reaches finished
temperature, the oven automatically
switches to a lower power level. The
even temperature that’s maintained in

the food during this holding period
keeps it warm without overcooking.

provide more browning to the
bottom of meats than plastic trivets.
Also, ceramic ridge-bottomed
roasting dishes usually work well.

Plastic trivets may require meat to be
turned over more often than glass
trivets do because the grid design and
legs let the bottom of the meat stay

cooler than glass trivets do.

14-16

15-20

18-20
11-14

13-15

13-15

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10-15

30

5-1o

20

5-1o

20

20

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AutomaticSimner

(Auto Roast Code 6)

Here’s how to Automatic Simmer a
few popular foods. See your Cook­book for more cooking guides, recipes
and techniques.

Set Auto Simmer like you do Auto
Roast except touch number pad 6.
START flashes. Touch START and
display shows temperature until food
reaches 180°.

Oven switches to HOLD when food’s
internal temperature reaches 180°
and maintains that temperature until
food is done. If stirring is recom­mended, you can reset the oven by
retouching START. Touch CLEAR/
OFF when cooking is finished.

Automatic Simmer Guide

Approximate

Food
Beef

Pot Roast*
Stew
Chili

Chicken*

Stewing

Broiler/ Fryer

Ham or Pork

Roast

soup

Stock/

Vegetable

Split Pea

*For frozen, add

2 to 3 hours.

Time/ Hrs.

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6-8

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11-12

44

4-6

3-6

13-15

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Defrosting

The Defrost setting is designed for
speedy thawing of frozen foods and
is one of the great advantages of a
microwave oven.

● Power Level 3 is automatically

set for defrosting, but you may
change this for more flexibility.

● See your Cookbook for

defrosting help.

When the oven completes

defrosting. it automatically shuts

off. It will then display “End” and
beep once a minute until you either
open the door or touch the CLEAR/
OFF pad.

To become better acquainted with

the defrost functions, defrost frozen
pork chops by using the following
steps.

Step 1: Place package of frozen

chops in the oven and close door.

Step 2: Touch DEFROST. Display

reads :0 and Power Level 3 is
automatically set in the oven but
does not appear on display.

ENTER DEF. TIME flashes.

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Step 3: Touch 8, 0 and Ofor 8 min-

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utes. DEF. TIME and 8:00 are dis­played. If you wish to change

Power Level, touch POWER
LEVEL pad and then new number.

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Step 4: Touch START. Time counts

down on display. When cycle is

completed, the oven signals and
automatically shuts off.

Step 5: Turn package over, close

door and repeat Steps 2, 3 and 4.

Step 6: When oven signals, and

shuts off, display will show “End”.

Step 7: Open door or touch

CLEAR/ OFF pad. Remove
package and separate chops to

finish defrosting.

Defrosting

● Foods frozen in paper or plastic

Tips

can be defrosted in the package.

s For even defrosting, many foods

need to be broken up or separated
part of the way through the defrost­ing time.

● Homemade dinners can be frozen

in shallow foil trays and heated for
later use. (Do not heat on DOUBLE

DUTTM shelf.) TV dinners can be

microwaved using wire shelf if

metal tray is returned to box before
placing on wire shelf. Select foods
which microwave well.

● Pre-packaged frozen dinners can

be defrosted and microwave

cooked.

● Check your Cookbook for other

defrosting tips.

Questions and

Q. When I press START, I hear a
dull thumping noise. What is it?

A.

This sound is normal. It is let-

Answers

ting you know the oven is using a
Power Level lower than HIGH.

Q. Can I Defrost small items in a

hurry?

A. Yes,

but they will need more fre­quent attention than usual. Raise
the Power Level after entering the
time by touching POWER LEVEL
and 7 or 10. Power Level 7 cuts the
time about in 1A;Power Level 10
cuts the time to approximately

1/3.

During either, rotate or stir food

frequently.

Q. Can I open the door during
DEFROST to check on the pro­gress of my food?

A. Yes.

You may open the door at
any time during microwaving. To

resume defrosting, close the door

and press START.

Q. Why don’t the defrosting times
in the Cookbook seem right for my
food?

A.

Cookbook times are average.
Defrosting time can vary according
to the temperature in your freezer.
Set your oven for the time indicated
in your Cookbook. If your food is
still not completely thawed at the
end of that time, re-set your oven
and adjust the time accordingly.

Q. Can I select a Power Level other
than automatic Power Level 3 for
defrosting?

A. Yes.

Some smaller foods maybe

defrosted quicker on higher Power

Levels but for even, carefree

defrosting, Power Level 3 is

suggested. Check the guide in the
Cookbook for specific times and
Power Levels.

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